Congratulations on your offer of admission and welcome to UNSW!
What happens now?
To secure your place in UNSW Prep and be ready to start classes in March there are a number
of online and offline tasks you will need to complete. We have put this guide together to assist
you in the process. There are four steps:
Step 1: Accepting or deferring your offer
Step 2: Enrolling - signing up for the course or courses you will study in Semester 1
Step 3: Getting your ID Card
Step 4: Attending Orientation activities
Step 1: ACCEPTING OR DEFERRING YOUR OFFER
You will accept or defer your offer using the student portal myUNSW. Read all of this information
carefully, and be sure to accept or defer your offer by the following deadline:
Offer Made
Deadline for acceptance
Wednesday 21 January 2015
Friday 30 January 2015
February 2015
Friday 20 February 2015
Getting your UniPass and UNSW ID
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To sign in to myUNSW you need a UniPass. Go to the UNSW Identity Management
website at https://idm.unsw.edu.au/idm/user/newUser/validateNewUser.jsp
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You will need
o your 9 digit UAC reference number (you can find this on your UAC letter of offer)
and
o the UNSW program code for UNSW Prep which is 6115 and
o your date of birth
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Enter 6115 here
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When you ‘Submit’ at the bottom of this screen the following screen will prompt you to
create a UniPass. On the next screen your UniPass will be confirmed and you will be
provided with your UNSW ID (z1234567).
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Make a note of your ID and UniPass and keep them somewhere safe – you’ll need them
to sign in to myUNSW and will also need them later to create your zPass.
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If you have any problems creating your UniPass please contact the IT Service Centre on
(02) 9385 1333.
Part l of myUNSW Accept Offer/Enrolment process
Go to www.my.unsw.edu.au and use your ID and UniPass to sign in (at right hand top corner of
the page). Once you have signed in to your myUNSW account, you need to go to the “My
Applications” tab and select the “Proceed with Offer” button at the bottom of the screen.
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On the next screen you will find lots of text for other groups of students. You don’t need
to read this – just go to the bottom of the screen and click ‘Continue’
On the next screen you choose to ‘Accept’ or ‘Defer’ your UNSW Prep offer:
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Defer Option - If you’ve decided to defer your studies until 2016 and selected ‘Defer’ you don’t
need to do anything further – you can log out now. You will be emailed a Confirmation of
Deferment letter within the next few weeks.
Follow the prompts on the screen to complete Part l of your acceptance.
Quick Tip
If you would like help with accepting or deferring your offer you can contact the
Enrolment Support Centre (ESC) on +61 2 9385 1110 or [email protected]
Part ll of myUNSW Accept Offer/Enrolment process
In the first section of Part ll of Accept Online you will be asked to confirm your personal details
and then you do the Financials and Declarations sections.
 Check your official full name on the system
Please take a few minutes now to ensure that the name on your University record exactly
matches your official name on your proof of identification (e.g. drivers licence/passport).
You will not be able to obtain a student ID card if your middle name is missing, as
your name in the system must match your full legal name.
To have your University record updated to your official name you will need to complete
the 'Correction or Change of Personal Details' form. You will need to bring the form in
person with your official identification to Student Central or Getting Started in the Library
(F21 on UNSW Campus Map). Enrolling in your courses online is still possible whilst you
organise to update your official name.
 Confirm all other personal details
Don't forget to check/enter other personal details such as home address, email address,
telephone numbers and emergency contact.
 Fees
Complete the Financials section
As a UNSW Prep student you are not charged tuition fees or student contributions
because UNSW Prep is an enabling program funded by the Australian Government.
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*** IMPORTANT – Read this carefully ***
The UNSW Prep is a Commonwealth Supported Enabling program. In order to accept an
offer to a Commonwealth Supported place you are required to complete a HECS-HELP
form. You will be prompted to do this in myUNSW. At the ‘Indication of Payment Option’
step you should select the ‘Full upfront payment of student contribution’ option. Don’t
worry – you can ignore the text about paying 90% of your student contribution - there is
no student contribution charge for the UPP.
Student Services and Amenities fees (SSAF)
You are required to pay the SSAF ($143.00 per semester in 2015), which allows you to
access all the services for students at UNSW.
At the ‘Request for SA-HELP’ step you have the option to apply for SA-HELP. SA-HELP
is a loan from the Australian Government which allows you to defer payment of this fee if
you are unable to pay it upfront. You will need to provide your Tax File Number when
requesting SA-HELP. You can choose to apply for SA-HELP now, or at a later stage.
Just keep in mind that if you do wish to apply for SA-HELP for Semester 1, your request
needs to be submitted no later than 31 March 2015
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When do I pay?
You have to pay the SSAF in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. These payments (or your
SA HELP loan) must be finalised by the ‘census date’:

Semester 1- 31 March
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Semester 2- 31 August
 Read all policies before declaration
The next step involves the Student Declaration. You must read all the policies and tick
the corresponding boxes before finalising your acceptance.
 Set your zPass
You now need to go back to the IDM page and set your zPass. You will need your zPass
to access many UNSW online services. You can set and manage your zPass on
https://idm.unsw.edu.au/idm/user/login.jsp. To log in you need to use your User ID
(z1234567) and your UniPass. Your zPass won’t be activated until you’ve enrolled in at
least one course for the Semester.
 Confirmation of your acceptance
You will not be able to enrol into courses for UNSW Prep until your acceptance has been
confirmed. Once you have completed the declaration section and set your zPass all
items on the left side of the screen should be ticked and you will be eligible to enrol in
classes.
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Step 2. ENROLLING
This task will involve:

Selecting the ‘Enrolment Basket’ button in myUNSW. If you are unable to
access your ‘Enrolment Basket’ to enrol, check that you have completed the
items on your checklist in myUNSW. If you are having difficulties or are
unsure, contact the Enrolment Support Team on (02) 9385 1110, or email:
[email protected].
 Semester 1 classes
Depending on which stream of UNSW Prep you will be studying, you have set classes
that you need to enrol in. The table below outlines Semester 1 courses that you will need
to enrol in, dependent on your stream.
*** IMPORTANT ***
Attendance at the Academic Skills 1 lecture in Week 1 is compulsory. At this lecture you
will find out more information about your upcoming tutorials. Put the date and time in your
diary when you enrol – details of the location will be mailed to you in February
Arts & Social
Sciences Stream
Business Stream
Engineering Stream
Science Stream
REGZ9075
Academic Skills 1
REGZ9075
Academic Skills 1
REGZ9075
Academic Skills 1
REGZ9075
Academic Skills 1
REGZ9077
Social Science Skills 1
REGZ9070
Maths Skills 1
REGZ9070
Maths Skills 1
SCIF1102
Fundamentals of
Professionalism in
Science
FASS Gateway course
from list below
MGMT1001
Managing
Organisations &
People
COMP1000
Introduction to World
Wide Web,
Spreadsheets and
Databases
Either REGZ9070
Mathematics Skills 1
Or
Another approved
course as directed by
the Faculty of Science.
More information is
available on the website.
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FASS Gateway Courses
ARTS1030 Introduction to English: Literary
genres
ARTS1010 The Life of Words
ARTS 1031 Literature in English: Early Modern
to Modern
ARTS1240 Environment & Society
ARTS1090 Media, Culture and Everyday Life
ARTS1361 Knowledge & Reality: Introduction
to Philosophy
ARTS1210 Concepts of Asia
ARTS1690 The Structure of Language
ARTS1270 Global History: The World in the
Making
ARTS1780 Concepts of Europe
ARTS1810 Introduction to International Relations
ARTS1840 Australian Politics: An Introduction
ARTS1870 Rethinking the Social
CRIM1010 Criminology: An introduction
ARTS1010 The Life of Words
 Adding your Semester 1 course or courses
Click on the ‘Enrolment basket’ if you are enrolling straight after accepting (we
recommend this as classes can fill) OR sign in into myUNSW later, go to your ‘My
Student Profile’ tab and click on the ‘Update your Enrolment’ link in the middle of the
page.
***IMPORTANT***
Your enrolment needs to be finalised no later than 20 February but we strongly suggest
you enrol when you accept your offer to maximise your chances of getting the class/es
you want.
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At the Catalogue Search step you will need to enter the course code/s you wish to
enrol in. You can enter multiple course codes in this field (e.g. REGZ9070 and
REGZ9075 if you are in the Engineering, Science or Business Streams)
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Select the ‘Sydney’ campus and ‘Undergraduate Career’ option.
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Click ‘search’
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When your search returns your results, select ‘Add’ and ‘Continue’.
Note: Teaching Period One is Semester 1.
Select the “Proceed to enrol” button
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 Adding your classes
At the next step you will have the option to choose which class time/s you wish to enrol
in. Select the “Add Classes” button to do this.
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Once you have selected your preferred class time/s click the ‘Continue’ button.
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You should then confirm your selection by clicking the ‘Enrol’ button
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When you have enrolled you can click on “Class Timetable” to check that your
enrolment is correct.
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Once your classes are all correct then you’ve finished enrolling and can sign out
of myUNSW
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Step 3. ID CARD
We issue ID cards to all students at UNSW. ID cards have many uses and are non-transferable.
You can obtain your ID card for Semester 1 2015, beginning 24hrs after your enrolment process
is complete.
 What is a UNSW student ID card used for?
Your ID Card must be carried with you at all times as evidence of your right to be on
campus. ID cards are also used for electronic building swipe access and library
borrowing.
 Get your ID card before Orientation Week
Orientation Week is the busiest time of the year. Due to the sheer numbers of students
on campus that week, we suggest coming in for your ID card before orientation if you are
able to. The staff do their best to minimise wait times, but be prepared for longer wait
times should you come during orientation week.
Orientation week will run from Monday 23 February - Friday 27 February, 2015.
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Obtaining your ID card
You are able to obtain your ID card from FM Assist, Level 2 Mathews Building.
You will need to bring with you your UNSW ID (e.g. z1234567) and one form of VALID
photo identification from the following options:

passport
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Australian drivers licence

NSW photo identification card.
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Step 4: ATTEND UNSW PREP ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES
UNSW offers a range of support activities to assist your entrance into UNSW Prep and into the
broader university. Below are two activities that have been specifically organised for you.
 UNSW Prep Advising Day
Come along to the UNSW Prep Advising Day on Thursday 29 January 2015, between
5pm and 7pm. We have organised extended operating hours (from the standard 10am 4pm) in the ‘Getting Started’ support area in the Library (Level 2, Ground Floor). This is
an opportunity to receive assistance from staff to finalise some of the following: obtaining
your ID card, advice on financial issues, accessing your student email, or accessing other
online services. You can also check that you are correctly enrolled.
 UNSW PREP Orientation
UNSW Prep Orientation will be held on Monday 23 February 2015, 9.30am – 2pm. Your
attendance at this event is strongly encouraged. More information on the event will be
provided in your welcome pack, which will be mailed to you by the week commencing 16
February 2015.
Orientation is a really important part of Getting Started at UNSW. It gives you an
opportunity to meet other students, teaching staff and staff from our support services on
campus. It is the best way to kick start your time at UNSW, and will prove invaluable in
the settling in process.
Apart from the specific UNSW Prep Orientation, there is a uni-wide orientation that will
take place from Monday 23 February- Friday 27 February 2015. To find out more and
lock in your attendance at a range of activities visit
www.gettingstarted.unsw.edu.au/orientation
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NEED HELP?
Attend the UNSW Prep Advising Day outlined above, or visit/contact the services below.
Support Service
Getting Started -colocated services to
assist commencing
students from Tuesday
27 Jan – Friday 6
March
Issue/s
Contact Details
Student ID cards
and IT support in
Semester 1, 2015
Hours:
Mon - Fri
10:00 – 16:00
Extended Hours: 23-27 Feb 09:00 – 17:00
Advising Day:
29 Jan 17:00 – 19:00
Email:
[email protected]
Visit:
Library, Level 2 (ground floor)
During and outside of the Getting Started dates outlined above, you can also contact the
services directly:
Accepting your offer or
enrolling in courses
Mon, Tue, Thu Fri 09:00 – 17:00
Wed 10:00 – 17:00
Telephone:
+61 (2) 9385 8500
Email:
[email protected]
Visit:
Lower Ground Floor, Chancellery
Student ID Cards
Hours:
Telephone:
Email:
Visit:
Student Email
Hours:
Mon - Fri 08:00 – 20:00
Telephone:
+61 (2) 9385 1333
Email:
[email protected]
Visit:
Ground Floor, Library Annexe
Hours:
Student Central
FM Assist
IT Services
Hours:
The Learning Centre
Program or Course
information
Telephone
Email:
Visit:
Mon – Fri 08:00am – 16:30
+61 (2) 9385 5111
[email protected]
Level 2, Mathews Building
Mon - Thu 09:00 – 17:00
Fri
09:00 – 14:30
+61 (2) 9385 2060
[email protected]
Lower Ground Floor, North
Wing Chancellery
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